NYC Care

NYC Care provides a broad range of healthcare services at low or no cost. This program is available to residents of New York City who do not qualify for health insurance. This mainly applies to undocumented immigrants who are shut out of other plans and programs. For more information or help enrolling see the information below, and call this helpline for CUNY students: 646-614-2869.

How to enroll

Eligibility criteria

  1. NYC Resident

  2. Do not qualify for other health insurance

  3. Can not afford health insurance

  • Specialty Care

  • Dental

  • Mental Health

  • Medications

  • Many more! See here for complete list

services covered

  • Primary Care

  • Women’s health

  • Substance abuse services

  • Vision

  • Emergency services

  • Support services

Need Assistance? Reach out to a Healthy CUNY Navigator!

Healthy CUNY Navigators are CUNY students who are trained to help their peers connect to resources for healthcare and other essential needs. Navigators can give you more information about what you’ll need to enroll, and can even assist you with making the call to NYC CARE!

Just fill out this form and a Navigator will reach out to you.